Respeed Big Brake Kit for FB using Turbo 2 parts

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Respeed Big Brake Kit for FB using Turbo 2 parts

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I am looking to buy a used BBK for my FB. I already had issues with the respeed store so I can't go that route. If you are looking to seel your's message me or if any one else knows of another site doing similiar work, let me know.


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Hi,

Take a look at this article, some useful stuff there:

http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/4lug4potbrakes.htm
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Thanks,
unfortunately that is for putting them on a FC.
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As far as I know, the FC hubs will fit the FB hubs, also you could machine down the FB hubs and use a bell hat and disc combo from AP or Willwood. You would need to have a bracket fabricated to mount the calipers. All do-able, depending on your mechanical skills. A straight "bolt on" option will be pricey as you are paying for the know-how on the machining, discs size, brackets etc.

Unless you are racing, perhaps Black Diamond discs and Hawk pads would be a cheaper option ?
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[quote="DB RX63"]As far as I know, the FC hubs will fit the FB hubs[quote]

I think you mean the FC hub will fit the FB spindle. The S3 has a bigger spindle and bearings than the S1 and S2. So, it won't fit them all. I don't know if it fits or not. Never tried it. But you would then have changed your number of studs and may be your PCD (4x110 on S1 and S2) so new wheels required either way.

I have a template for the bracket to mount an FC/FD caliper on an RX2. Slight mods for an RX3. You work out your spindle diameter and mounting stud PCD. Then, fit an FC caliper over the top of your FB hubs (might be some machining required). Just redrill the FC discs to your PCD. Then set the offset for your application.

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Yep, that's what I meant 'bout the hub and spindle.....

What you showed, in far more graphic terms than I could muster, is what I was blathering on about !

i.e. It needs a bit of engineering to fit, and there are a number of ways and combinations, depending on which pcd etc you want/need.
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Anyone got any old FC front discs ?

I have an Idea I'd like to try...........
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DB RX63 wrote:Anyone got any old FC front discs ?

I have an Idea I'd like to try...........
Did you see the thread about the FC vert I was breaking?
I bumped it for the last 3 weeks and threw a set away on Tuesday.

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Always so hasty, my preciousssss :roll:
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